Garcinia oligantha
Garcinia oligantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia oligantha, scientifically known as Garcinia oligantha, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical ecosystems, this species contains bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia oliganthaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the tropical Hainan province. It is also found throughout the broader China Southeast region. Moving into Southeast Asia, the species extends into the Indo-China territory. Specifically, its habitat includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Garcinia oligantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Volatile oil.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Volatile oil
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Garcinia oligantha has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antitumor, Neuroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia oligantha has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, inflammation, toothache.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |